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Glarus

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Location & Surroundings

Glarus is a third-order administrative division in Switzerland with 12,511 inhabitants, at 988 m elevation. The national capital Bern is about 115 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mollis, 9 km away.

Also known as: CH1632

Overview

Glarus is town in the municipality of Glarus, Switzerland — DE Stadt und ehemalige Gemeinde im Kanton Glarus in der Schweiz.

It is located in Glarus, Switzerland.

The population is about 5,996 (2011).

The elevation is around 476 metre.

Also known as: Glaris, Glarona, Glaruna, Glarus GL, Glarus, Canton of Glarus, Switzerland

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Coat of arms

Coat of arms CHE Glarus COA.svg

Locator map

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Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Glarus
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    47° 1' 16" N, 8° 58' 44" E
  • Elevation DEM: 988 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 12,511
  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Water
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Alternate Names

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CH1632

Weather in Glarus

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Glarus, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now -3.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: -4.0 to 2.2 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 290 W/m2.

Temperature
-3.9 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SE (131 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,027.7 hPa
Clouds
9 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW -3.9 1.0 131 90 1,027.7 - / 0.00 9 0.0 n/a
6h -4.0 0.8 112 87 1,027.0 0.00 / 0.00 9 0.0 n/a
12h 2.2 2.7 354 63 1,023.6 0.00 / 0.00 19 290.1 n/a
18h -1.7 0.9 43 89 1,025.8 0.00 / 0.00 91 134.6 n/a
Tomorrow -3.2 1.5 132 90 1,024.3 0.00 / 0.00 8 0.0 n/a
30h -3.2 0.8 111 83 1,022.4 0.00 / 0.00 12 0.0 n/a
36h 4.2 2.4 355 57 1,018.7 0.00 / 0.00 11 284.3 n/a
42h -1.8 1.2 132 89 1,022.0 0.00 / 0.00 34 151.1 n/a
Wednesday -0.7 2.3 177 62 1,022.0 0.00 / 0.00 96 0.0 n/a
54h -1.4 2.6 172 50 1,021.7 0.00 / 0.00 9 0.0 n/a
60h 6.6 0.7 58 46 1,017.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 290.4 n/a
66h -0.6 3.3 172 84 1,022.8 0.00 / 0.00 2 156.8 n/a
Thursday -1.3 3.9 168 87 1,025.1 0.00 / 0.00 7 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Glarus?
Now -3.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: -4.0 to 2.2 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 290 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Glarus today?
Sunrise around 07:06 and sunset around 17:08 (local time). Day length about 10h 02m.
What is the local time in Glarus?
Local time is 09:13. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Glarus?
Glarus is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Glarus?
Population about 12,511.
What is the elevation of Glarus?
DEM 988 m.
Where is Glarus located?
It is at 47.02100, 8.97896 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Glarus in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2021-12-03
geonames https://www.geonames.org/7285926

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